For nearly every pitcher in baseball, establishing a quality fastball is one of the most essential steps for someone to find success. Fastball pitches (4-seam, 2-seam, sinker, cutter) make up just shy ...
When asked before a game against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday, Aug. 24 what the Detroit Tigers are doing to help him pitch more effectively, reliever Rafael Montero dug into his locker and fished ...
Liam Doyle's "invisiball" fastball, gripped like a generic four-seamer, is a key weapon for Tennessee baseball. Doyle's fastball has exceptional vertical break and a high spin rate, making it ...
One of the more notable pop-up prospects of 2024, Mets righthander Jonah Tong set out to take his game to the next level heading into 2025. However, after riding a four-seam fastball with heavy ...
No two pitches are the same because no two pitchers are the same. Biology, coaching and even ambition and curiosity affect how humans throw a baseball. Equal parts art and science meld. "Each pitch is ...